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An integrated approach to resource allocation
1Faculty of Health, Essex Campus, London South Bank University, Harold Wood Hospital, Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood, London, RM3 0BE, United Kingdom. terrylm@lsbu.ac.uk
Abstract:
Resource allocation decisions are often made on the basis of clinical and cost effectiveness at the expense of ethical inquiry into what is acceptable. This paper proposes that a more compassionate model of resource allocation would be achieved through integrating ethical awareness with clinical, financial and legal input. Where a publicly-funded healthcare system is involved, it is suggested that having an agency that focuses solely on cost-effectiveness leaving medical, legal and ethical considerations to others would help depoliticise rationing decisions and command greater public acceptance.
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